Funeral Service Crew- Weekend Shifts only

Co-op Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused funeral service provider is looking for a Funeral Service Crew member for weekend shifts in Bristol. This part-time role includes collecting the deceased, preparing for funerals, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates should have a driving license and be comfortable with physical demands. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.79 and includes various benefits like discounts and career development opportunities. Training will be provided, making it accessible for those new to the industry.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Career development opportunities

Access to Wagestream

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with physical contact with the deceased.
• Ability to carry out physical aspects of the role, including manual lifting.
• Capability to learn and use a range of technology devices.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations.
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles on service days.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and prepare coffins.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Good IT skills

Attention to detail

Empathy and compassion in customer service

Job description

Funeral Service Crew – Saturday and Sunday only. 8am‑8pm (12‑hour shifts).

£12.79 per hour plus benefits. Part time, 24 hours per week (weekends only).

Location: Bristol, BS30 8FR

Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew. No previous experience in the funeral industry is required – we provide full training and ongoing support.

You must be comfortable with physical contact with the deceased; typical duties include preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased with professionalism, dignity, respect, and adherence to health and safety standards.

What you'll do

• Collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Bear coffins on the day of the funeral and drive funeral vehicles.
• Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles.
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates.
• Prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral.
• Maintain client‑management applications daily, inputting detailed and information to keep records consistently updated.
• Safely lift, carry and move coffins following safe techniques, using handling aids and equipment and following health and safety guidance to prevent injuries.

This role would suit people who have

• A full UK manual driving licence.
• The ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (such as manual lifting). Appropriate training and equipment to ensure safe working practices will be provided.
• Good IT skills, confidence to use a range of technology devices (e.g. computers, tablets, smartphones, printers and scanners), and the ability to learn and effectively use new applications and systems.
• The ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances, with a sensitive and empathetic approach to customer service.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to.

Why Co‑op?

• 30% off Co‑op branded products and 10% off other brands in our food stores all year‑round, plus discounts on other Co‑op products and services.
• 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service).
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice and support available 24 hours a day.
• Access to virtual GP and free eye tests.
• Endless career development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
• Friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community.
• Access to Wagestream – a money‑management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

Building an inclusive work environment

We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong. We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co‑op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co‑op.

Application & Screening

As part of your application you'll need to complete an online assessment that takes about 20 minutes. If successful, we will perform background checks, including DBS, adverse media checks and an occupational health questionnaire. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion of pre‑employment screening checks. We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.